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Greta finds the VINCENTevolution to be a high-tech companion: rugged, portable, and stylish—perfect for outdoor adventures, travel, and everyday life. Close Bionic on Tour – My Journey with the VINCENTevolution By Greta Hi! I’m Greta, 24 years old, studying psychology and neuroscience in Würzburg, and I was born without my right hand. For most of my life, I did not wear a prosthesis. I was active and felt completely whole without assistive technology. But as I started traveling more, riding my bike, climbing mountain peaks, and diving into new adventures, I realized something important: a well-designed bionic hand prosthesis can be more than just a hand replacement. It can be a real gamechanger. Today, I wear the VINCENTevolution bionic hand from Vincent Systems, with black finger segments and a transparent silicone cover. The robotic look remains visible, and that is exactly what I love. Making high-tech prosthetic technology visible instead of hiding it is my motto. Alongside my studies, I work as a bionic model, and the prosthesis is always a highlight during photoshoots. The reactions are overwhelmingly positive. I often hear comments like, “Wow, that looks like something from the future,” or “That’s not a disadvantage, it’s a statement.” And that is exactly how I see it. Both professionally and privately, I am constantly on the move, whether in the mountains, on my bike, or sometimes even paragliding. Especially while traveling, my myoelectric upper limb prosthesis has proven incredibly practical. Recently, I joined a ski touring trip as a featured athlete for an outdoor brand, and of course my prosthetic hand was part of the adventure. Freezing temperatures, steep ascents, a climbing section, and right in the middle of it all, me with my VINCENTevolution. When I am outdoors, I truly appreciate the multiple, easy-to-select grip patterns and the strong prosthetic grip strength. Holding a ski pole, for example, requires a firm and reliable grip. When we finally reached the summit, I knew I could do everything without limitations. Whether in the mountains, camping, strolling through the city, or cycling, my prosthesis is always a trusted companion. One feature I particularly value is the USB-C charging port. It allows me to recharge the prosthetic hand easily on the go using a power bank, whether I am on a bus in Morocco or on a night train to Italy. Lifting heavy luggage onto a train or pushing open a stuck compartment door is no problem, thanks to the durable aluminum alloy used in the inner structure of the prosthetic hand. The best part is that I do not wear my prosthesis because I have to, but because I want to. It complements me without defining me. I decide when it serves as a tool and when it does not. Through my studies in psychology and neuroscience, I have developed a fascinating perspective on the connection between body and technology. I spend a lot of time exploring body perception, neuropsychological processes, and the question of what “normal” really means. My prosthesis is part of that exploration and invites new social experiences every day. I am excited to see how modern prosthetic technology will continue to evolve. But even now, I am grateful to have such a powerful piece of high-tech by my side, whether on a mountain peak, in a lecture hall, or in front of the camera.

History of the Fluidhand and the VINCENTevolution 1998 Fluidhand 1 thin foil soft robot hand with 5DOF, 5iDOF This first soft hand consists of thin foil layers, which have been joined together to form more complex drives in a sandwich construction. Five fingers, built up from 6 foil layers each, functionally welded in pairs, with the middle two foils forming the skeletal structure filled with epoxy resin. The outer two foil layers each form a fluidic muscle. For this purpose, two thin films were welded together in such a manner that chambers were formed in a row and connected to each other. When this structure is inflated with a gas or liquid, it contracts by about 20% of its length, similar to the natural muscle, and the finger curls up like a bow. Read more 1999 Fluidhand 2 silicon tube soft sobot hand with 16DOF, 11iDOF The new planar technology for manufacturing fluidic drives and kinematics was therefore ideally suited for actively moving miniature catheters and endoscopes. However, the forces achievable with planar film drives, which operate at a working pressure of 0.5-1 bar, were too low for the construction of an artificial hand. To generate higher grasping forces, a correspondingly higher working pressure had to act in the fluidic drives. For Fluidhand 2, “artificial muscles” based on thin silicone hoses were therefore used, which were sheathed with a flexurally flexible, stretch-resistant fabric made of polyamide. Read more 2000 Fluidhand 3 rubber bulg soft hand prosthesis with 10DOF, 1iDOF With the third generation of the Fluidhand, Schulz transferred the technology of flexible fluid actuators to a hand prosthesis. To achieve higher grasping forces, the drives were modified for grasping even heavy objects. The unfolded silicone tubes reinforced with fabric were replaced by miniature folded bellows, which in turn were encased in fabric and attached to aluminum joints in the folds by nylon threads to keep their shape. Three drive elements in each finger, with the two distal bellows coupled together, and two drives in the thumb allow 14 joint axes to move in this hand, equivalent to 14 DOF at 10 iDOF. The fluid actuators were driven by means of miniature hydraulics. The control system, consisting of pump, valve, electronics, sensors and tank, was connected to the prosthesis via a hose approximately 1 m long. The hydraulic unit was the size of a portable telephone and was worn on the belt. Read more 2001 Fluidhand 4 rubber bulg soft hand prosthesis with 10DOF, 6iDOF The Fluidhand 4 has 10 flexible bellows drives, each of which, when pressurized, angles an aluminum joint by 90 degrees. Stretching is achieved by suction of the drive medium and by additional elastic bands. Each long finger has two drives that are fluidically coupled to each other and each leads to a common control valve in the metacarpus. The thumb has two individually movable drives, each of which is actuated by a separate valve. The drive medium is water. This hand prosthesis operates hydraulically for the first time. A miniature pump draws the fluid from an elastic reservoir in the forearm and pumps it at up to 6 bar via the valve bank into the bellows drive chambers. The pump and valves are controlled by a microprocessor in the hand, and the prosthesis wearer gives the control commands via myoelectric sensors. Read more 2002 Fluidhand 5 rubber bulg soft handprosthesis with 8DOF, 5iDOF The Fluidhand 5 was designed with the aim of integrating all system components of miniature hydraulics into the metacarpals in order to make the hand compatible with established socket systems. The prosthesis can be connected to all standard prosthetic sockets via a quicksnap wrist. Both the myoelectric sensors and the energy storage of the socket are used. The pump, fluid tank, valve bank and controller are located in and on the metacarpus. With the reduction in tank size, the number of fluidic drive was reduced to 8. The ring finger and little finger are flexed over one drive each. In the weight-optimized frame in sandwich construction, the elastic finger abduction was integrated. Five valves control the 8 drives of the hand, with the ring, little and middle fingers being hydraulically connected to each other. Read more 2003 Fluidhand 6 rubber bulg soft handprosthesis with 4DOF, 3iDOF The Fluidhand 6 is a particularly compact version of the hydraulic hand prosthesis, reduced to the essentials. The index, middle and ring fingers are each moved in the base joint via a flexible bellows drive, the little finger is mechanically coupled to the ring finger, and the middle finger is hydraulically coupled to the ring finger. The thumb is actuated in the basic joint. In this way, the thumb and index finger can be moved separately, while the other fingers move together. The 4 drives are controlled by a 3 valve bank, the miniature pump sucks distilled water from a pressure storage tank to pump it into the drive chambers. The weight of the hand is about 350 g. The aluminum fingers were covered with a PU foam. In the basic joints, all long fingers have an elastically mounted abduction. Weiter lesen 2004 Fluidhand 7 rubber bulg soft handprosthesis with 8DOF, 8iDOF The Fluidhand 7 is designed as an experimental hand. It is used to develop new control methods and to test a new tank system that is capable of storing energy. The hand therefore has one valve for each of the 8 drives. A type of spring accumulator was developed for the hydraulic tank, which allows the hand to be closed quickly and silently without the hydraulic pump operating. Due to the large number of new and experimental components, the metacarpus has turned out to be significantly larger than the previous model, but at this stage of development, the anatomical shape and size of the hand is not a priority. Read more 2005 Fluidhand 8 rubber bulg soft handprosthesis with 8DOF, 4iDOF The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more 2006 Fluidhand 9 rubber bulg soft handprosthesis with 5DOF, 5iDOF The Fluidhand 9 has 5 drives of different sizes. The base joints of the index finger and middle finger are equipped with stronger drives. The elastic fluid tank is located in the wrist. When the fingers are emptied, they are stretched and the fluid is pumped from the finger joints into the elastic tank in the wrist, bending the wrist and opening the hand further. The pump is noise-isolated and free-swinging in a CFRP tank; valves and controls are located in the metacarpus, which is completely covered with CFRP. The thumb with a drive in the base pivots between flat hand and opposition position to the three-point grip. Read more Juni 2009 Der Startschuss für Vincent Systems fällt. Damit wird der Grundstein für die nächste Phase der Entwicklung gelegt - Die VINCENTevolution-Serie. 2010 The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more Unterüberschrift VINCENTevolution xxxx The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more Unterüberschrift VINCENTpartial 2013 The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more Unterüberschrift VINCENTevolution2 2013 The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more Unterüberschrift VINCENTpartial2 2014 Stefan fragen: Bild ja/nein? Read more Unterüberschrift VINCENTyoung 2015 The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more Unterüberschrift VINCENTyoung2 2017 The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more Unterüberschrift VINCENTevolution3 2017 The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more Unterüberschrift VINCENTpartial3 2018 The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more Unterüberschrift VINCENTyoung3 2019 VINCENTevolution3+ Unterüberschrift The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more 2019 VINCENTpartial3+ Unterüberschrift The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more 2020 Sonderanfertigung mit integriertem Akku Unterüberschrift The Fluidhand 9 has 5 drives of different sizes. The base joints of the index finger and middle finger are equipped with stronger drives. The elastic fluid tank is located in the wrist. When the fingers are emptied, they are stretched and the fluid is pumped from the finger joints into the elastic tank in the wrist, bending the wrist and opening the hand further. The pump is noise-isolated and free-swinging in a CFRP tank; valves and controls are located in the metacarpus, which is completely covered with CFRP. The thumb with a drive in the base pivots between flat hand and opposition position to the three-point grip. Read more 2020 VINCENTevolution4 Unterüberschrift The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more Current products

All available grip options for the myoelectric hand prosthesis at a glance. 16 versatile, practical grip options for everyday use. Grips VINCENTevolution5 / 4

Four wrist options for flexible mobility, easy operation, and compatibility with our prosthetic systems. VINCENTwrist Wrist joints for adults and children | Standard, extra short, adjustable flexion | Low weight | Short length quicksnap | quicksnap+flexion | short | short+flexion VINCENTwrist quicksnap The standard wrist joint makes it possible to quickly and easily attach and remove the hand prosthesis. The joint offers compatibility with other systems such as DynamicArm or Boston Digital Arm™. VINCENTwrist short Our transcarpal joint convinces with its uniquely low mounting depth and is therefore also suitable for long arm stumps. In addition to the prosthesis-side joint, the shaft-side lamination plate (22 g / 0.05 lb) is also particularly light. The standard wrist and the transcarpal joint can be rotated noiselessly and gridlessly. The force required for rotation can be individually adjusted for each user. Both wrists can be combined with the joint VINCENTwrist flexion that can be angled. VINCENTwrist flexion The joint has a large range of movement and allows for flexion from -36° to +36°. lt is particularly suitable for bilateral users due to its switchless operation. The position is changed by pulling, moving and releasing. Our four wrist options are characterized by their low mounting depths. Due to the intelligent multi-material-mix, the wrists are particularly light and at the same time very robust and corrosion resistant. Flyer VINCENTwrist Technical specifications VINCENTwrist quicksnap | quicksnap+flexion short | short+flexion we love perfection

Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness Month: Information, Support, and User Stories. We provide information and share our users' experiences. Limb Loss & Limb Difference Month An Awareness Month What means LLLDAM? Stories from our Users What can I do? Support groups Contact us! Visibility. Strength. New possibilities. Have you undergone an amputation? Do you live with a congenital limb difference? Or are you supporting someone on this journey? Then this month is for you, too. Limb Loss and Limb Difference Month shines a light on people who demonstrate every day what strength truly means. It creates a space for education, discussion, and modern care solutions like our innovative prosthetic hands. What does Limb Loss and Limb Difference really mean? Limb loss refers to the loss of a limb - for example, due to an accident, illness, or surgery. Limb difference refers to a congenital variation in a limb. But it’s about more than just a medical diagnosis. It’s about: Identity Self-confidence Daily life & work Mobility Quality of life Limb Loss Awareness Month reminds us that behind every prosthetic fitting is a person with a story, goals, and dreams. Stories that inspire. As part of Limb Loss & Limb Difference Month, we want to shine a light on those who are forging their own unique paths—with all the challenges, developments, and successes that come with it. Get to know our users. In their user stories, they openly share details about their daily lives, their experiences with a hand prosthesis, and what matters most to them on their journey. ISABELLE PETER TIM GRETA DOROTHEE Here's how you can support Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness Limb Loss and Limb Difference Month is an opportunity to show solidarity and raise awareness. You can support adaptive sports events, volunteer, or simply show your support. Share information and personal stories on social media—for example, using the hashtags #LLLDAM2026 and #LimbLossAwarenessMonth—and help break down prejudices. Attending informational events or supporting fundraising campaigns also helps improve access to modern prosthetics and promote innovation. Sometimes change begins with a conversation. Open dialogue fosters understanding—and understanding fosters inclusion. Find a support group Talking with others who are going through similar experiences can be a valuable source of support. Conversations among peers help people share experiences, clarify questions, and gain new perspectives. ahoi e.V. is a nonprofit organization for people with arm and hand malformations and their families. It promotes representation, exchange, and community, and organizes regional meetings as well as an annual national gathering. Learn more Anpfiff ins Leben e.V. is a nonprofit organization in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region that supports children and young people in sports, education, and social activities. A particular focus is on inclusive physical activity programs for people with amputations, aimed at improving mobility, coordination, and self-confidence. Learn more Einarmhelden & Einbeinhelden e. V. is a nonprofit organization that supports people with physical disabilities in riding (or returning to riding) motorcycles. They provide information on vehicle modifications, driving schools, and testing centers, as well as practical tips for everyday life on two wheels. Learn more Pronefrank (Prothesen-Netz-Franken) is a support group for people who have had an arm and/or leg amputated. It promotes the sharing of experiences and organizes regular meetings, activities, and informational sessions for those affected, their families, and anyone interested. Learn more Ampu Vita e. V. is a nonprofit organization for people before and after an amputation. They offer psychosocial support, assistance with applications and home modifications, as well as courses and mobility services to help people lead independent lives. Learn more The Federal Association for People with Arm or Leg Amputations (BMAB e.V.) is a nationwide self-help and advocacy organization for people with arm or leg amputations. It advocates for better care, rehabilitation, and quality of life, and promotes networking and access to information. Learn more Hand in Hand SHG is a self-help group for people with missing limbs, their families, and anyone interested. It offers opportunities for discussion, annual meetings featuring counseling and expert presentations, as well as information on prosthetics and everyday issues, all aimed at connecting and supporting those affected. Learn more LVAmp NRW represents the interests of people with amputations in North Rhine-Westphalia and coordinates the state’s self-help groups. The regional groups serve as direct points of contact and provide assistance with questions regarding health insurance companies, pension offices, insurance providers, and more. Learn more Location & Contact Details Are you interested in a VINCENT hand? Our outstanding high-tech prostheses are known for their high quality, functionality, and aesthetics. Even our best hand prostheses are generally fully covered by health insurance. Your orthopedic technician will take care of everything until you receive your very own Vincent hand. We will be happy to help you find a specialist and advise you on the latest prosthetic trends. First name* Last name* E-Mail* Postal code, City* Phone number Country* * I am looking for a prosthesis for myself. I am looking for a prosthesis for a friend/relative. 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Lightweight, robust, multi-articulated hand prosthesis for children and adolescents with a modern design and waterproof – ideal for active young users. VINCENTyoung3+ Waterproof to IP67 | Modern look | Anatomical design | High grip strength | Compact, lightweight, robust Various wrist types | Numerous grip types, selectable at any time | Easy to use | Available in four colors With VINCENTyoung3+, we are introducing the third generation of the world's unique multi-articulating hand prosthesis for children and young adults. Depending on the child’s individual development, use from the age of 8 is recommended. But even with adolescents, the anatomically shaped, particularly light hand can be the first choice. For young adults who have somewhat larger hands, the VINCENTevolution5 (size XS) can also be considered. Thanks to its lightweight construction, the prosthesis scores with its low weight (approx. 350 g ) and robustness, which is extremely important for active everyday activities. The VINCENTyoung3+ is waterproof to IP67. Hand washing under running water is possible without any problems, provided that the design of the prosthesis shaft also permits this. In terms of finger strength, speed and an opening width of 80 mm, the functionality extends to that of the larger models. Three of the four motors in the hand move the long fingers independently of each other in the base joint, with the ring and little fingers moving together. The long fingers are designed to be immobile in the middle and end phalanx. From the middle joint onwards, a spring element extends to the fingertip, which supports an adaptive grip when holding objects. The thumb is moved by the fourth motor independently of the fingers. The base of the thumb can be pivoted passively and laterally via a 90° joint. An easy and quick-to-learn control system allows the user to select from 16 different grips using muscle signals. The specially tailored training app and learning games support children and young people in getting to know the control system, making the hand easy to operate after a short time. The VINCENTyoung3+ is available in four color options: powder blue, black, blackberry and natural. As with the VINCENTevolution5, the VINCENTyoung3+ also offers a choice of four wrist variants. The hand can be worn with a textile cosmetic glove from GF. glove factory UG . However, it is usually used without a glove, because: It “just looks cool”. Flyer VINCENTyoung3 Technical specifications Flyer VINCENTwrist Size and weight chart Grasps VINCENTyoung3+ Textile Gloves & Accessories VINCENTyoung3+ we love perfection

Information on the implementation of the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR / EU 2017/745) at Vincent Systems – manufacturer information & certificates. MDR (Medical Device Regulation) Declarations of conformity according to MDR Since May 26, 2021, the new EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) (EU 2017/745) is mandatory for medical device manufacturers. This replaces the Medical Device Directive (MDD) (93/42/EEC) which was valid until then. All declarations of conformity of our medical devices have been updated by the introduction of the MDR, according to its requirements. The declarations of conformity are available to you, as our certified customer, for download in the customer online portal. EUDAMED EUDAMED is the European database for medical devices. It serves the central administration of medical devices in the EU and is based on a resolution of the EU Commission (2010/227/EU) from the year 2010. Through the MDR (Medical Device Regulation (EU 2017/745)), we as manufacturers are obligated to provide informations about us and our products in the database. In EUDAMED we are registered under the following Single Registration Number (SRN): DE-MF-000016437

Third-generation (of 5) myoelectric hand prosthesis with high grip strength, anatomical design, and precise control. VINCENTevolution3 / 3+ Modern look | 4-channel control | Anatomical design | Higher grip force | Compact, lightweight, robust Numerous grasps | Various wrist types | Easy operation without additional aids | Optionally available in titanium The third generation of the hand prosthesis series, VINCENTevolution3 features a multi-award-winning anatomical design concept and the proven control strategy of VINCENTevolution2. At the same time, it scores with twice the grip strength of its predecessor model, millimeter precision between the thumb and index finger, and an overall higher load-bearing capacity of the hand. The wearing comfort of the VINCENT hand series also stands out in the new model series due to the low prosthesis weight. The most striking innovation was achieved in terms of dimensions. While VINCENTevolution2 was only available in size M, VINCENTevolution3 anatomically reproduces all the usual sizes of an adult hand in sizes XS, S, M, L and XL. Sizes S and XS are currently the smallest multi-articulating hand prostheses on the market and could already be suitable for children and adolescents. The basic version of the VINCENTevolution3 is available in a stable aluminum alloy or optionally with finger components made of high-strength titanium. In addition, prosthesis wearers can choose between four different wrist options. Like all VINCENT prostheses, the third generation is equipped with a vibrotactile sense of touch and gesture-controlled handle selection. The hand can be worn in combination with a textile cosmetic glove from GF. glove factory UG, silicone or without a glove. NEW: VINCENTevolution3+ The VINCENTevolution3+ is the waterproof design variant of the VINCENTevolution3. Hand washing under running water is possible without any problems, provided that the design of the prosthesis stem also permits this. An already purchased VINCENTevolution3 with splash water protection IP64 can be upgraded to a VINCENTevolution3+ with protection against temporary submersion IP67 at any time. - Contact your service technician for more information. Flyer VINCENTevolution3 Flyer VINCENTwrist Photo gallery VINCENTevolution3/3+ we love perfection

All available grip options for the bionic children's prosthetic hand at a glance. Versatile, practical grip options for everyday use. Grasps VINCENTyoung3+

Pictures of the Vincent Systems booth at the REHAB trade fair for orthopaedic technicians and users in 2023. REHAB 2023 Close neo1 Exoskeleton VINCENTvr Training system

Accessories for optimal use of your prosthetic hand: cosmetic gloves, protective cuffs, charging technology, and more. Accessories

The history of Vincent Systems: From its founding in 2009 to product innovations and international expansion – high-tech in prosthetics. History of the Fluidhand and the VINCENTevolution 1998 Fluidhand 1 thin foil soft robot hand with 5DOF, 5iDOF This first soft hand consists of thin foil layers, which have been joined together to form more complex drives in a sandwich construction. Five fingers, built up from 6 foil layers each, functionally welded in pairs, with the middle two foils forming the skeletal structure filled with epoxy resin. The outer two foil layers each form a fluidic muscle. For this purpose, two thin films were welded together in such a manner that chambers were formed in a row and connected to each other. When this structure is inflated with a gas or liquid, it contracts by about 20% of its length, similar to the natural muscle, and the finger curls up like a bow. Read more 1999 Fluidhand 2 silicon tube soft sobot hand with 16DOF, 11iDOF The new planar technology for manufacturing fluidic drives and kinematics was therefore ideally suited for actively moving miniature catheters and endoscopes. However, the forces achievable with planar film drives, which operate at a working pressure of 0.5-1 bar, were too low for the construction of an artificial hand. To generate higher grasping forces, a correspondingly higher working pressure had to act in the fluidic drives. For Fluidhand 2, “artificial muscles” based on thin silicone hoses were therefore used, which were sheathed with a flexurally flexible, stretch-resistant fabric made of polyamide. Read more 2000 Fluidhand 3 rubber bulg soft hand prosthesis with 10DOF, 1iDOF With the third generation of the Fluidhand, Schulz transferred the technology of flexible fluid actuators to a hand prosthesis. To achieve higher grasping forces, the drives were modified for grasping even heavy objects. The unfolded silicone tubes reinforced with fabric were replaced by miniature folded bellows, which in turn were encased in fabric and attached to aluminum joints in the folds by nylon threads to keep their shape. Three drive elements in each finger, with the two distal bellows coupled together, and two drives in the thumb allow 14 joint axes to move in this hand, equivalent to 14 DOF at 10 iDOF. The fluid actuators were driven by means of miniature hydraulics. The control system, consisting of pump, valve, electronics, sensors and tank, was connected to the prosthesis via a hose approximately 1 m long. The hydraulic unit was the size of a portable telephone and was worn on the belt. Read more 2001 Fluidhand 4 rubber bulg soft hand prosthesis with 10DOF, 6iDOF The Fluidhand 4 has 10 flexible bellows drives, each of which, when pressurized, angles an aluminum joint by 90 degrees. Stretching is achieved by suction of the drive medium and by additional elastic bands. Each long finger has two drives that are fluidically coupled to each other and each leads to a common control valve in the metacarpus. The thumb has two individually movable drives, each of which is actuated by a separate valve. The drive medium is water. This hand prosthesis operates hydraulically for the first time. A miniature pump draws the fluid from an elastic reservoir in the forearm and pumps it at up to 6 bar via the valve bank into the bellows drive chambers. The pump and valves are controlled by a microprocessor in the hand, and the prosthesis wearer gives the control commands via myoelectric sensors. Read more 2002 Fluidhand 5 rubber bulg soft handprosthesis with 8DOF, 5iDOF The Fluidhand 5 was designed with the aim of integrating all system components of miniature hydraulics into the metacarpals in order to make the hand compatible with established socket systems. The prosthesis can be connected to all standard prosthetic sockets via a quicksnap wrist. Both the myoelectric sensors and the energy storage of the socket are used. The pump, fluid tank, valve bank and controller are located in and on the metacarpus. With the reduction in tank size, the number of fluidic drive was reduced to 8. The ring finger and little finger are flexed over one drive each. In the weight-optimized frame in sandwich construction, the elastic finger abduction was integrated. Five valves control the 8 drives of the hand, with the ring, little and middle fingers being hydraulically connected to each other. Read more 2003 Fluidhand 6 rubber bulg soft handprosthesis with 4DOF, 3iDOF The Fluidhand 6 is a particularly compact version of the hydraulic hand prosthesis, reduced to the essentials. The index, middle and ring fingers are each moved in the base joint via a flexible bellows drive, the little finger is mechanically coupled to the ring finger, and the middle finger is hydraulically coupled to the ring finger. The thumb is actuated in the basic joint. In this way, the thumb and index finger can be moved separately, while the other fingers move together. The 4 drives are controlled by a 3 valve bank, the miniature pump sucks distilled water from a pressure storage tank to pump it into the drive chambers. The weight of the hand is about 350 g. The aluminum fingers were covered with a PU foam. In the basic joints, all long fingers have an elastically mounted abduction. Weiter lesen 2004 Fluidhand 7 rubber bulg soft handprosthesis with 8DOF, 8iDOF The Fluidhand 7 is designed as an experimental hand. It is used to develop new control methods and to test a new tank system that is capable of storing energy. The hand therefore has one valve for each of the 8 drives. A type of spring accumulator was developed for the hydraulic tank, which allows the hand to be closed quickly and silently without the hydraulic pump operating. Due to the large number of new and experimental components, the metacarpus has turned out to be significantly larger than the previous model, but at this stage of development, the anatomical shape and size of the hand is not a priority. Read more 2005 Fluidhand 8 rubber bulg soft handprosthesis with 8DOF, 4iDOF The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more 2006 Fluidhand 9 rubber bulg soft handprosthesis with 5DOF, 5iDOF The Fluidhand 9 has 5 drives of different sizes. The base joints of the index finger and middle finger are equipped with stronger drives. The elastic fluid tank is located in the wrist. When the fingers are emptied, they are stretched and the fluid is pumped from the finger joints into the elastic tank in the wrist, bending the wrist and opening the hand further. The pump is noise-isolated and free-swinging in a CFRP tank; valves and controls are located in the metacarpus, which is completely covered with CFRP. The thumb with a drive in the base pivots between flat hand and opposition position to the three-point grip. Read more Current products

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Previous model of the VINCENTpartial4: proven myoelectric technology, robust, lightweight, compact, and water-resistant. VINCENTpartial3+ Waterproof to IP67 | Modular design | Individually customizable | Single Finger Control Light and compact | Numerous grip types, selectable at any time | Available in titanium The VINCENTpartial3+ is the third generation of our prosthesis series for partial hand fittings with motor-driven single fingers and thumbs. The VINCENTpartial3+ is the waterproof design variant of the VINCENTpartial3. Hand washing under running water is possible without any problems, provided that the design of the prosthesis shaft also permits this. The prosthesis can be adapted to different fitting situations thanks to our modular system. The fingers, thumb, control unit and batteries can be placed individually to accommodate an anatomical reconstruction of the hand, as far as technically possible. The fingers and thumb are attached to the prosthesis stem via a steel frame concept. This determines the hand width as well as the position and orientation of the fingers. Control can be done via EMG sensors using muscle tension or via tactile FSR sensors. Grasp selection and proportional control of the fingers follow our standardized control concept. Numerous different grips can be achieved by timed opening and closing signals as long as four long fingers and a thumb are used. If fewer electrically operated fingers are used, the grasp types are reduced accordingly. Alternatively the Single Finger Control (SFC) method can be used to control as many as 5 fingers individually by up to 5 input sensors. This makes a more intuitive and faster usage of the prosthesis possible. The fingers and thumb are made of a high-strength aluminum alloy. We also offer a special version in titanium. For a secure grasp, all components have a rubber coating. As with all our models, the index finger tip is touchscreen-compatible. The particularly powerful, compact, and at the same time robust design of our partial hand prosthesis is unique and sets us apart from all other solutions. This makes the prosthesis particularly suitable for everyday use. High quality and outstanding design go without saying. Flyer VINCENTpartial3+ Technical specifications Photo gallery VINCENTpartial3+ we love perfection

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The world's first fully waterproof (IP68) multi-articulated hand prosthesis, extremely lightweight, highly durable, and customizable. WATERPROOF The world's first waterproof hand prosthesis according to IP68 VINCENTevolution5 The uncompromising hand prosthesis - Waterproof according to IP68 - Heavy-duty aluminium frame for maximum load capacity - Optional titanium frame for even higher load capacity - Elastic base joints and springy finger elements for perfect adaptation - Four wrist options from transcarpal to quicksnap with bendable joint - All hand and wrist functions are optimized for bilateral users - Silicone covers provide maximum durability, hygiene, haptic and adaptive control when gripping and holding - Precise grip selection via gesture control - A powerful pinch grip, enabling the gripping of objects as small as Ø1mm - Display and adjustment of control signals directly on the hand - Battery charge status displayed directly on the hand - Grip selection and locking of the prosthesis can be selected directly on the hand - Precise sense of touch (force feedback) - Customizable: 5 hand sizes, 40 different color combinations Flyer VINCENTevolution5 Technical specifications Flyer VINCENTwrist Size and weight chart Photo gallery Grips VINCENTevolution5 Textile Gloves & Accessories Smartwatch VINCENTwear Schwarz-Titan Schwarz-Schwarz Schwarz-Blau Schwarz-Gold Schwarz-Kupfer Schwarz-Silber Weiß-Titan Weiß-Schwarz Weiß-Blau Weiß-Gold Weiß-Kupfer Weiß-Silber Perlweiß-Titan Perlweiß-Schwarz Perlweiß-Blau Perlweiß-Gold Perlweiß-Kupfer Perlweiß-Silber Transparent-Titan Transparent-Schwarz Transparent-Blau Transparent-Gold Transparent-Kupfer Transparent-Silber Natural05-Titan

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For the first time, hand prostheses can be conveniently charged via USB-C. Flexible LiPo batteries can be easily installed in any socket. VINCENTpower flex USB-C USB-C Charger The VINCENTpower flex USB-C makes it possible for the first time to charge a hand prosthesis easily via a USB port. What has been a matter of course for mobile devices of all kinds for many years is now also finding its way into prosthetics. With its robust and simple handling, the USB-C charging port is the ideal charging access. The prosthesis wearer only needs one charger for their prosthesis and other mobile devices such as smartphones or tablet PCs with the VINCENTpower USB power supply, certified as a medical device according to IEC 60601-1. In addition to the classic USB power supply, mobile energy storage devices such as our VINCENTpowerbank with a capacity of 10,000 mAh, but also solar cells or inductive charging systems can be used to charge the batteries. Charging via USB creates almost unlimited freedom of movement in terms of time and place for handling the prosthesis. You can focus on more important things than the next charging. Flexible LiPo cells The new battery system features LiPo cells whose shape can be adapted to the prosthesis stem. Unlike conventional LiPo cells, the individual cells, which were specially developed for this application and are only 4 mm high, can be plastically molded. They also differ from other battery cells in terms of their material and manufacturing process. The moldable LiPo battery cells are produced exclusively for Vincent Systems GmbH according to our specifications. The design has been patented by our company. Development and production are always carried out, tested and certified according to all required standards. Output voltage, protective circuit and polarity are identical to all common battery systems used in prosthetics. The 2-cell LiPo battery systems are compatible and safe to use with almost all hand prosthesis systems from common manufacturers available on the market - the only exceptions are hand systems or grippers with a higher battery voltage. This product is also available for technicians who have not yet received a VINCENT certificate. Flyer VINCENTpower flex USB-C